Short course
French: Lower Intermediate – Part 2
Course status:
Applications being accepted
Dates and time:
20/01/2027 - 24/03/202719:00 - 21:00
Study format:
In-person weekly
Fees:
£315.00
Explore the language and culture of French-speaking countries through this interactive class.
To support the development of communicative skills, the course offers a balanced progression in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each session features practical, meaningful activities – from interactive tasks, and guided listening to problem‑solving scenarios and discussions. Learners engage with authentic language, collaborate with classmates, and build confidence through varied, hands‑on activities that mirror real‑world communication.
This 10-week course is pitched at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and completion of the course will help you meet most, or all, of the level requirements.
Is this the right level course for you?
To benefit from the course, learners will have done one of the following:
- Completed our 'Lower Intermediate – Part 1' or equivalent; or
- Gained a GCSE (Grade B, 6 or below) in French; or
- Completed study beyond level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages in French.
New students, who have not completed 'Lower Intermediate – Part 1', whose proficiency in the language is appropriate for the course level are very welcome.
Book this course
Book your place online using the button below.
Course starts 20 January 2027
This is an in-person course which requires your attendance at the weekly meetings in Oxford on Wednesdays, 7.00-9.00pm.
The weekly schedule below is intended to give an indication of the main topic(s) likely to be covered in each session. Please note that these may sometimes change according to the tutor’s discretion to reflect the interests of course participants.
Week 1: Discussing innovations and professions in the future.
Week 2: Expressing opinions about the internet and social media. Talking about communication technologies.
Week 3: Identifying and talking about different foods. Understanding instructions in the kitchen.
Week 4: Communicating in a restaurant. Understanding explanations. Giving a positive or negative review.
Week 5: Talking about fitness and health. Identifying parts of the body.
Week 6: Visiting the doctor. Giving advice on healthy habits and routines.
Week 7: The press. Discussing one’s preferences.
Week 8: Talking about the media. Expressing one’s interests regarding radio, TV, films.
Week 9: Discussing new trends in sharing products and services. Expressing wishes.
Week 10: Focus on French and Francophone culture: class choice.
Key grammar points
* The future tense (le futur simple)
* Si + condition
* The pronoun en to express quantity
* The restrictive ne… que
* The pronouns COD and COI
* The superlative
* The subjunctive
* The conditional
Key functions
* Expressing future actions and events
* Understanding instructions and asking for explanations
* Expressing satisfaction and dissatisfaction
* Giving advice
* Expressing one’s point of view
* Expressing one’s preference
Course aims
To practise and consolidate interactive skills in the target language in a wider range of simple and routine everyday situations requiring straightforward descriptions and direct exchange of information on family and other people, living conditions, educational background and work.
Course objectives
- Develop the language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing at level A2 of the CEFR.
- Consolidate listening and speaking skills to enable students to communicate in a wider range of simple everyday work and leisure settings and matters in areas of most immediate relevance.
- Familiarise learners with the vocabulary items and grammatical structures required to read and write short, simple texts on familiar topics.
- Develop an insight into the cultural practices relating to simple everyday work, study and leisure settings.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to:
- communicate in simple everyday situations requiring direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters;
- understand and respond appropriately to simple spoken language in everyday situations provided speech is slowly and clearly articulated;
- read and demonstrate comprehension of a wider range of short simple texts on familiar matters of concrete type and consisting of everyday language;
- write short, simple notes, messages, descriptions and/or personal letters;
- demonstrate intercultural awareness in everyday social situations and language use generally.
Level and demands
Pitched at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), completion of this course helps you meet all or most of the level requirements.
Find out more about our language levels.
Teaching methods
You will learn through practical activities that encourage the use of the target language. Sessions typically integrate meaningful scenarios, pair and small‑group work, and collaborative problem‑solving in a supportive and friendly environment. These tasks bring together speaking, listening, reading, and writing, enabling you to apply the language purposefully in real‑world situations.
The course is designed to build your spoken and listening abilities while deepening your understanding of cultural nuances, etiquette, and everyday usage. We will work with new grammatical structures through meaningful, communicative tasks, and you will continue developing your reading and writing skills both in class and independently through self‑study.
Assessment methods
You will be set optional assignments to consolidate your learning and to allow you to progress at your own pace.
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Digital badge
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued with an official digital badge from the Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford. In order to be issued with your badge, you will need to have attended at least 80% of the course.
After the course, you will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to download your digital badge. You will be able to add this badge to your email signature and share it on social media if you choose to do so.
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Course fee | £315.00 |
Funding
If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, or are a care-leaver in the UK, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. Please see the below link for full details:
Concessionary fees for short courses
Textbooks
To participate in the course fully, you will need access to the following textbook:
- ÉDITO A2, Méthode de français, 2ème édition / Fafa, Clémence; Gajdosova, Florence; Horquin, Alexandra; Pasquet, Airelle: Perrard, Marion; Petitmengin, Violette; Sperandio, Caroline – Éditions Didier 2022, ISBN : 978-2-278-10410—9 / 978-2-278-10411-6
Recommended reading
All weekly class students may become borrowing members of the Rewley House Lifelong Learning Library for the duration of their course. Prospective students whose courses have not yet started are welcome to use the Library for reference. More information can be found on the Library website.
There is a Guide for Weekly Class students which will give you further information.
Availability of titles on the reading list (below) can be checked on SOLO, the library catalogue.
Preparatory reading
- ÉDITO A2, Méthode de français, 2ème édition / Fafa, Clémence; Gajdosova, Florence; Horquin, Alexandra; Pasquet, Airelle: Perrard, Marion; Petitmengin, Violette; Sperandio, Caroline – Éditions Didier 2022, ISBN : 978-2-278-10410—9 / 978-2-278-10411-6
Module code: O26P560XFW
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